Coragen a cheap alternative to Acelepryn

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Mightyquinn

Discussion Starter · 2 mo ago

I was doing some research on Acelepryn awhile back as I was looking for something to replace the Imidacloprid that I am currently using and have read and heard good things about it especially since it only needs to be applied once a season. When looking for products like this that are VERY expensive I tried searching for the AI(Active Ingredient) which is 18.4% Chlorantraniliprole which is the same AI in Coragen for a fraction of the price. A 4 oz bottle of Acelepryn is roughly $120 and a 32 oz bottle of Coragen is $250+$13 for shipping which comes out to $263. So 8oz of Acelepryn for about the same price as 32 oz of Coragen, I think it's a no brainer

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Katodude

· #2 · 2 mo ago

Sounds like a great product for a split.

On another note, why are you looking to replace imidachloprid? I have also been using that.

Mightyquinn

Discussion Starter · #3 · 2 mo ago

Katodude said:
Sounds like a great product for a split.

On another note, why are you looking to replace imidachloprid? I have also been using that.

Nothing specific, but I have been using it for so long I figured I would try something else for a change and only having to apply it once a year is a plus. Now, if I could find something to replace Bifen would be great

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Katodude

· #4 · 2 mo ago

Depends on what you are trying to kill. I will be experimenting with some different miticides this year. Not so much on the grass but on my ficus. Going to try Forbid 4F and possibly Avid as well. Constantly fight Thrips and Whitefly. Bifen and Imidachloprid just dont work as well as they used to.

Mightyquinn

Discussion Starter · #5 · 2 mo ago

I personally don't have any complaints with either one of them but I figure it's probably time to switch up AI since I have been using them for so long. Can't really find any "season long" control for ants, ticks and just your normal insects that like to reside in and around the lawn.

GCoco

· #6 · 2 mo ago

Coragen is not labeled for residential turf, but we all know what a nice asparagus farm you have.

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mjh648

· #7 · 2 mo ago

Mightyquinn said:
Nothing specific, but I have been using it for so long I figured I would try something else for a change and only having to apply it once a year is a plus. Now, if I could find something to replace Bifen would be great

Have you given Demand CS (lambda-Cyhalothrin) a try? Same group as bifenthrin and has a very long residual protection given the construction of the product

Mightyquinn

Discussion Starter · #8 · 2 mo ago

I have considered something like that but wasn’t sure how long it would last in the soil.

Greendoc

· #9 · 2 mo ago

Demand CS does not affect soil insects such as white grub. Coragen is a great product for treating cabbage and alfalfa.
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Mightyquinn

Discussion Starter · #10 · 2 mo ago

Greendoc said:
Demand CS does not affect soil insects such as white grub. Coragen is a great product for treating cabbage and alfalfa.
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Would you still get the 3 month protection with Demand CS from ants, ticks, fleas and similar insects?

Katodude

· #11 · 2 mo ago

I have never bought into the 3 month protection from Demand CS. I think it is marginally better than Bifen based on my experience. But I also live in a harsh environment with a lot of rain, and sunshine. So nothing lasts as long as it is supposed to.

However, I am in for a split of Coragen. Who is buying?

amelvin

· #12 · 2 mo ago

Attempting to follow the discussion above, will Coragen hit grubs where it hurts?!

Mightyquinn

Discussion Starter · #13 · 2 mo ago

amelvin said:
Attempting to follow the discussion above, will Coragen hit grubs where it hurts?!

Yes that is it's main target pest but not sure how available it is up where you live.

amelvin

· #14 · 2 mo ago

What sort of rate would you apply Coragen at? 50ml/Ac?

Katodude

· #15 · 24 d ago (Edited)

It seems to have the same amount of AI as the generic Acelepryn so .09oz/1000. Or .18oz/1000

Since I have a cutworm problem, I ordered up a bottle last week and some 20ml syringes. It all should be arriving in the next day or so.

Katodude

· #16 · 24 d ago

For grubs it seems like the application rate is higher.

Katodude

· #17 · 24 d ago (Edited)

So I have been reading labels up and down on this. Do you water it in? Apply to soil with AI nozzle or apply to leaf blade?

I think you apply and water it in 24hrs later. Do I use an NIS?

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